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I keep going back-and-forth on if the book needs to be this long.

On the one hand, I see him weaving this very detailed and intricate story and I’m so down for that. He’s showing off his writing chops here and slowing down the pace of the story which sometimes makes me forget I’m reading a horror novel.

But also Jesus Christ I’ve been reading this book every single day for a month. How am I not done?

This book is taking forever, but I would not consider it a slog. I must admit, I am invested.

See Stephen King is gross a lot and says shit that doesn’t need to be said. But then you read the section about Mikey Hanlon and his father’s relationship and it’s beautiful and beautifully written and you’re like “DAMN”